Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
How to identify green crackers, Pg6.
Delhi-NCR mandates 'green crackers' for Diwali; look for logo and QR code to ensure authenticity and reduced emissions.
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Rising CO2 levels, Pg23.
WMO reports record CO2 surge to 423.9 ppm in 2024, exceeding Paris Agreement targets amid destabilized natural processes.
Industrial RevolutionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market, Pg10
India's carbon market faces exploitation risks; Kenyan project serves as warning for safeguarding community rights and ensuring fair benefit-sharing.
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Govt clears decks to let Adani plant for Bangladesh link to India grid, Pg1.
Adani Power gets clearance to link Bangladesh plant to Indian grid, enabling domestic power sales after regime change.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
As AQI slips in Capital, Noida sees sharper spike in pollution at night, Pg4.
Noida's pollution spikes at night due to local emissions, firecrackers, while Delhi's AQI worsens; government implements winter action plan.
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions, Pg6
India focuses on securing critical minerals like lithium and cobalt to boost clean energy transition and reduce import dependency.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.
Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Amid scepticism, green crackers return, Pg4.
Supreme Court allows 'green' crackers amid skepticism, reigniting debate on pollution, public health, and livelihood concerns during Diwali.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership, Pg8
Australia and India strengthen clean energy partnership amidst China's supply chain dominance, focusing on joint projects and critical mineral cooperation.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Air in Delhi turns 'poor' after four months, high ozone levels recorded, Pg3.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'poor' after four months, GRAP Stage 1 activated amid rising ozone and PM10 levels.
Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Snow leopards are the world’s least genetically diverse big cat, Pg2
Snow leopards exhibit lowest genetic diversity among big cats, posing adaptation challenges amidst climate change and habitat loss in Asian mountains.
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Arctic seals, birds in new 'red list' of endangered species: IUCN, Pg2
IUCN's Red List update: Arctic seals face 'endangered' status due to climate change, while green turtles show recovery.
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6
Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Environment Minister heads to Brazil for key pre-COP talks, Pg12
Environment Minister Yadav to attend pre-COP30 in Brasília; India to submit updated NDC and first NAP.
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